The Core i7-10700KF is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100, it's also a much worse value for money, as it's CA$201.48 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700KF
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i3-12100 – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-10700KF
- Up to 56% cheaper than the Core i7-10700KF – CA$159.00 vs CA$360.48
- A much better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i7-10700KF
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than the Core i7-10700KF – 60 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-10700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-10700KF vs Core i3-12100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
96%
Min 1% FPS
127
95%
Price, CA$
CA$360.48
44%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.87/FPS
42%
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
CA$159
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.79/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700KF vs Core i3-12100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700KF vs Core i3-12100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700KF vs Core i3-12100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700KF
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
84%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
